Cardiogram, a startup working on algorithms to make the Apple Watch’s heart rate data clinically actionable, announced some results today from its mRhythm Study. The data, presented at the Heart ...

The Apple Watch has plenty of potential for health monitoring even after discovery of a condition, and a new study outlines its usefulness in monitoring patients after atrial fibrillation ablation.

Samsung added the irregular heart rhythm notification functionality to Galaxy watches starting with the Galaxy Watch 6 series back in 2023. Since then, Galaxy Watches have been reported multiple times ...

(RTTNews) - New peer-reviewed research showed that the Apple Watch may be much more effective at detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib) than traditional methods, as the smartwatch monitoring found many ...

The atria are unable to pump blood properly, which can lead to blood pooling and the formation of clots inside the heart. If a clot travels to the brain, it can cause a stroke. Share on Facebook ...

Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics. His stories explore how tech is changing the ...

A team of researchers from the Cleveland Clinic found KardiaBand, a medical app for the Apple Watch, accurately detects atrial fibrillation, a leading cause of stroke. The FDA cleared Mountain View, ...

An NIH-funded clinical trial is exploring the potential role of wearables in managing atrial fibrillation (AFib), possibly helping reduce patient reliance on lifelong blood thinners. This seven-year ...